Banksia ericifolia 'Heath Banksia' Seeds
Approx seeds per gram: 36
Price
Common name: Heath Banksia
Scientific name: Banksia ericifolia
The Heath banksia is super fast growing and great for erosion control or giving food to native wildlife. It has super dense foliage which makes it a great medium height hedge. It makes a great choice for beginners and is heat and frost tolerant.
Key planting information
Sowing method: Raising seedlings - it’s better to start these off in a tray before moving them into your garden.
Life cycle: Evergreen
Plant height: 7m
Spacing: 9m
Sun requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil requirements: Well drained soil
Time to sprout: 14-60 days at 19-24°C
Best season to sow based on climate
| Cool | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Temperate |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Sub-Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Tropical | Not suitable |
| Arid |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
Common name: Heath Banksia
Scientific name: Banksia ericifolia
The Heath banksia is super fast growing and great for erosion control or giving food to native wildlife. It has super dense foliage which makes it a great medium height hedge. It makes a great choice for beginners and is heat and frost tolerant.
Key planting information
Sowing method: Raising seedlings - it’s better to start these off in a tray before moving them into your garden.
Life cycle: Evergreen
Plant height: 7m
Spacing: 9m
Sun requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil requirements: Well drained soil
Time to sprout: 14-60 days at 19-24°C
Best season to sow based on climate
| Cool | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Temperate |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Sub-Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Tropical | Not suitable |
| Arid |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
This Australian native variety can take much longer to sprout than the time provided. Some Australian natives with lay dormant until perfect conditions and this variety is one of them. Please be patient.
Smoke Treatment
This is when smoked vermiculite is added to improve germination rates and times. This is readily available online. To use, simply sprinkle recommended amount on the surface of the potting mix after sowing seeds.
While it's not essential to use a smoke treatment, Australian natives can be tricky to germinate and it will help.
This Australian native variety can take much longer to sprout than the time provided. Some Australian natives with lay dormant until perfect conditions and this variety is one of them. Please be patient.
Smoke Treatment
This is when smoked vermiculite is added to improve germination rates and times. This is readily available online. To use, simply sprinkle recommended amount on the surface of the potting mix after sowing seeds.
While it's not essential to use a smoke treatment, Australian natives can be tricky to germinate and it will help.
FREE Standard Parcel Shipping on all orders over $60.
Orders under $25 can use our Priority Letter Shipping option - this option does not come with a tracking number.
How much does shipping cost?
- Priority Letter Shipping: $3.70
- Standard Parcel Shipping: $8.90
- Express Parcel Shipping: $12.95
What are the shipping times?
- Priority Letter Shipping: 3-10 business days once shipped
- Standard Parcel Shipping: 2-7 business days once shipped
- Express Parcel Shipping: 1-4 business days once shipped
How long will my order take to be shipped?
We aim to ship orders within 1-3 business days.
Unfortunately we are unable to ship to WA and TAS at this time.
Holiday period cut off dates:
- Standard Parcel: 17th December
- Express Parcel: 18th December
- Priority Regular Letter: 10th December
FREE Standard Parcel Shipping on all orders over $60.
Orders under $25 can use our Priority Letter Shipping option - this option does not come with a tracking number.
How much does shipping cost?
- Priority Letter Shipping: $3.70
- Standard Parcel Shipping: $8.90
- Express Parcel Shipping: $12.95
What are the shipping times?
- Priority Letter Shipping: 3-10 business days once shipped
- Standard Parcel Shipping: 2-7 business days once shipped
- Express Parcel Shipping: 1-4 business days once shipped
How long will my order take to be shipped?
We aim to ship orders within 1-3 business days.
Unfortunately we are unable to ship to WA and TAS at this time.
Holiday period cut off dates:
- Standard Parcel: 17th December
- Express Parcel: 18th December
- Priority Regular Letter: 10th December
Banksia ericifolia 'Heath Banksia' Seeds
Common name: Heath Banksia
Scientific name: Banksia ericifolia
The Heath banksia is super fast growing and great for erosion control or giving food to native wildlife. It has super dense foliage which makes it a great medium height hedge. It makes a great choice for beginners and is heat and frost tolerant.
Key planting information
Sowing method: Raising seedlings - it’s better to start these off in a tray before moving them into your garden.
Life cycle: Evergreen
Plant height: 7m
Spacing: 9m
Sun requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil requirements: Well drained soil
Time to sprout: 14-60 days at 19-24°C
Best season to sow based on climate
| Cool | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Temperate |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Sub-Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Tropical | Not suitable |
| Arid |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
Common name: Heath Banksia
Scientific name: Banksia ericifolia
The Heath banksia is super fast growing and great for erosion control or giving food to native wildlife. It has super dense foliage which makes it a great medium height hedge. It makes a great choice for beginners and is heat and frost tolerant.
Key planting information
Sowing method: Raising seedlings - it’s better to start these off in a tray before moving them into your garden.
Life cycle: Evergreen
Plant height: 7m
Spacing: 9m
Sun requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil requirements: Well drained soil
Time to sprout: 14-60 days at 19-24°C
Best season to sow based on climate
| Cool | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Temperate |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Sub-Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Tropical | Not suitable |
| Arid |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
This Australian native variety can take much longer to sprout than the time provided. Some Australian natives with lay dormant until perfect conditions and this variety is one of them. Please be patient.
Smoke Treatment
This is when smoked vermiculite is added to improve germination rates and times. This is readily available online. To use, simply sprinkle recommended amount on the surface of the potting mix after sowing seeds.
While it's not essential to use a smoke treatment, Australian natives can be tricky to germinate and it will help.
This Australian native variety can take much longer to sprout than the time provided. Some Australian natives with lay dormant until perfect conditions and this variety is one of them. Please be patient.
Smoke Treatment
This is when smoked vermiculite is added to improve germination rates and times. This is readily available online. To use, simply sprinkle recommended amount on the surface of the potting mix after sowing seeds.
While it's not essential to use a smoke treatment, Australian natives can be tricky to germinate and it will help.
FREE Standard Parcel Shipping on all orders over $60.
Orders under $25 can use our Priority Letter Shipping option - this option does not come with a tracking number.
How much does shipping cost?
- Priority Letter Shipping: $3.70
- Standard Parcel Shipping: $8.90
- Express Parcel Shipping: $12.95
What are the shipping times?
- Priority Letter Shipping: 3-10 business days once shipped
- Standard Parcel Shipping: 2-7 business days once shipped
- Express Parcel Shipping: 1-4 business days once shipped
How long will my order take to be shipped?
We aim to ship orders within 1-3 business days.
Unfortunately we are unable to ship to WA and TAS at this time.
Holiday period cut off dates:
- Standard Parcel: 17th December
- Express Parcel: 18th December
- Priority Regular Letter: 10th December
FREE Standard Parcel Shipping on all orders over $60.
Orders under $25 can use our Priority Letter Shipping option - this option does not come with a tracking number.
How much does shipping cost?
- Priority Letter Shipping: $3.70
- Standard Parcel Shipping: $8.90
- Express Parcel Shipping: $12.95
What are the shipping times?
- Priority Letter Shipping: 3-10 business days once shipped
- Standard Parcel Shipping: 2-7 business days once shipped
- Express Parcel Shipping: 1-4 business days once shipped
How long will my order take to be shipped?
We aim to ship orders within 1-3 business days.
Unfortunately we are unable to ship to WA and TAS at this time.
Holiday period cut off dates:
- Standard Parcel: 17th December
- Express Parcel: 18th December
- Priority Regular Letter: 10th December
